Minikin City

Cranio Creations, Pegasus Spiele · Board game · 2026
2–5 · best 3, 4 30 min Weight 1.8/5
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Our Verdict

If you enjoy card games with dual-purpose decisions and long-term planning, you'll love Minikin City. It's like trick-taking meets cute city-building!

Highlights
  • Strategic decisions every turn
  • Tug-of-war between immediate rewards vs future points
  • Adorable Minikins theme
  • Simple rules, deep gameplay
Keep in mind
  • Can feel too mathy for some
  • Overly aggressive players can disrupt the experience
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About the game
Minikin City is a strategic card game where every play has a dual purpose. Card colors and values give immediate rewards, while icons and effects only score at the end — and only if you've placed enough Minikins on them! Each round, reward cards at the center determine which color is most valuable. You'll need to decide whether to play a powerful card in the right color for the best reward, or activate an effect that helps you build your Minikin city. The trick is balancing plays to collect resources now while securing points later. In the end, only cards fully 'inhabited' by Minikins score points. Can you build the cutest and most strategic city?
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Admin: Upcoming Releases Mechanism: Tableau Building
Publisher Cranio Creations, Pegasus Spiele
Designer Matthieu Verdier, Simone Luciani
Artist Kerri Aitken
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can play?
2 to 5 players, but it works best with 3 or 4.
How long does a game take?
About 30 minutes — quick for a strategic game.
Does it need a lot of table space?
No, just enough for the central cards and your personal play area.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes! The rules are simple but offer plenty of strategic depth.
Is there language dependency?
None! Cards use icons and numbers, perfect for any player.